Scaffolding Inspector

An understanding of traditional scaffolding including safety requirements and the identification of faults on basic scaffold structures and system scaffold.

Course objectives
To assist delegates to understand the principles of tube and fitting scaffolding structures and their components, to aid site inspections and the identification of faults and hazards.

Who will benefit
Site managers and supervisors, scaffolding inspectors and scaffolding supervisors responsible for checking that the erection of conventional scaffolding has been carried out safely and correctly.

Course content

• Basic scaffolding functions
• Scaffolding definitions
• Construction of scaffolds
• Ties and anchors
• Tube and fitting scaffolding components
• Practical inspection of scaffold
• Identification of scaffolding faults and hazards
• Safety requirements

Training methods
Lectures, presentations and practical examples.

PPE requirement
Classroom format. 
Delegates should have a safety helmet, boots, gloves and eye protection, plus casual clothes.

Course duration
2 days